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US Education Department Rolls Back Key Anti-Discrimination Protection, Sparking Outcry
In a seismic shift for civil rights, the U.S. Education Department officially rescinded the decades-old Disparate Impact Rule on Thursday, July 23, 2026, meaning school policies that unintentionally harm specific student groups will no longer be considered discriminatory unless intent is proven. This abrupt change, which took immediate effect without public comment, fundamentally redefines how federal authorities will address allegations of discrimination in schools across the nation. Critics argue this move strips vital protections, especially for minority students who disproportionately face harsher disciplinary actions.
